Topic: Octocber 1st Nintendo Direct Opinions

Super Mario 3D World actually looks fantastic. I'm disappointed that Tropical Freeze is delayed, but at least the game will be (hopefully) better. Kirby 3D looks promising. Sonic joining SSB4 is unsurprising but good news. New info about A Link Between Worlds was the most promising part in this Direct, in my opinion.

Good direct for me in the UK, all positives. Not interested in DKTF so the delay didn't affect me at all.

The new trailer for Super Mario 3D World was fantastic. I was looking forward to the game before, but now i'm pretty hyped. The DKC delay was a bummer, but I can survive the extra 2 months. It was great to see Sonic is back in SSB4. The new trailer for A Link Between Worlds was pretty good as well, I'm a lot more excited for that game now. The reveal of Kirby 3DS was a nice little surprise, and it looks quite good. I'll be looking forward to new information on it.

I thought it was a good direct. I was hoping for a Smash newcomer reveal and a preview to 3DS Miiverse, but overall I'm happy.

Not much talk of 3rd party on the European one, NA handled that alot better. 3D Mario looks way better then in the direct they showed during e3 though and really hyped for the new Zelda. Really disappointed that there was no talk of TVii in Europe. I know I go on alot about it but is it too much to want to have a fully featured system like the others will be when they launch?

It was good, especially with 3D World!

I see. It was the "last minute surprise" for America

Two things that stood out for me:
1) Much more excited about 3D World
2) I am tempted to buy a 3DS for no other reason then to play A Link Between Worlds.

A NEW KIRBY GAME!!!!!

SCREW POKEMON X/Y_{but I'll still get it} THIS IS THE GAME I'M MOST HYPED FOR

Something else to consider regarding the games available this Holiday is the Wii Sports HD games will be released starting in early November. Nintendo seems to be going all in with SM3DW and their Wii-franchises(Karaoke, Party, Fit, Sports) to be the console movers this holiday season.

For 2014 the expected games are: Bayonetta 2, MK8, Smash Bros, X, Yarn Yoshi and now DKC:TF. I'm assuming there will be another huge Nintendo Direct in January again.

I was a little disappointed with the Nintendo Direct. There didn't seem to be much updates (and definitely no new game content) pertaining to the Wii U as there was for the 3DS. I find it kind of odd because this holiday season is vital for the Wii U, and it's made worse with the delay of DK:TF. I was really looking forward to that game

I know there's stuff coming out for the Wii U this holiday (Mario, Wii fit, Wii sports, olympics) but there are still too many holes in the Wii U software lineup for Nintendo to ignore so blatantly. They don't have any significant RPGs, and no semi-realistic storyline type of game (like Sony's "The Last of Us). I begin to wonder if Nintendo's fun, bright color, family oriented, corporate culture is keeping them from seeing the wider scope of gaming and its variety of themes. I know they spoke about some stuff, like Assasin's Creed, but it feels like so little when it's the most obvious thing that's missing from their lineup--especially for this holiday. Then, compare that to the 3ds, which showcased some great RPGs, an original Zelda, an original Batman, and a new Kirby, to round rout the variety.

As it's becoming clear with the delay of Donkey Kong, the development window of console titles is becoming much lengthier and more sporadic, Nintendo should be much more proactive with 3rd parties to get some original stuff on the Wii U, and at least better promote their stuff (and indie stuff) on their marketing channels, especially a Nintendo direct. It's for their own interest as well.

Those big games you're referring to take a while to develop. They will come eventually.

Pros:
Super Mario 3D World Trailer
Kirby 3DS
PWAA Demo
ALBW Trailer

Cons:
DKCTF Delay
No Virtual Console (SMB3)
No new news on Pokemon XY (A new Poke would have been good enough)

I went into it expecting some MiiVerse and NNID updates relating to the 3DS. Maybe some other cool eShop/MiiVerse surprises given the big update we had just before. I also went into it being only interested in Wind Waker HD, Mario Kart 8 and Smash Bros. I know it's almost blasphemy but I wasn't really that hyped about the 3DS Zelda or 3D World. Was half expecting the big surprise to be "and all of the available Wii VC titles are on the Wii U now" or something similar.

Then they showed the 3D World trailer and now I'm VERY interested in that game. DK was delayed which didn't bother me much because I wasn't that interested in picking it up at launch. If it makes the game better then I'm more than happy to wait. The 3DS Kirby was a nice surprise and I do like a good portable platformer. Then they came out with the DLC for Pikmin 3 which was also nice. So overall it was pretty positive.

Just slightly annoyed that the 3DS and Wii U don't have integrated NNIDs, MiiVerse and eShop yet.

• New Wii U bundle (comes with both NSMBU & Wii Party U)
• new Monster Hunter Frontier G trailer (Wii U)
• new Taiko Drum Master: Wii U Edition trailer
• new Attack on Titan trailer (3DS licensed game)
• new Band Brothers P trailer (3DS)
• new Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call trailer (3DS)
• Timeline listing the titles of the plethora of upcoming 3DS releases

In addition to the SM3DW, Pikmin 3, Wii Party U, Mario & Sonic, Smash Bros, Kirby 3DS, Bravely Default, & ALBW info we got.

They didn't get info on Sonic Lost World, Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, Batman Arkham Origins: Blackgate, Ace Attorney 5, or Assassin's Creed IV like we did.

Yea what the stuff, a new Mario Party is something I've never been excited for.
Now they drop the ball and waste all that hype IMO.

Wot no one saw that part, mate.

As for my opinions:

• SM3DW Trailer - I don't have a Wii U (and won't be able to get one for quite some time), but I was all sorts of giddy for this.
• DKCTF delay - Disappointing, but I don't have a Wii U, so not a big deal to me.
• Wii Party U trailer - Looks kinda fun.
• Pikmin 3 update - I don't have the game (nor am all that interested in it), so yawn.
• Mario & Sonic trailer - looks okay, but nothing I'd probably get.
• SSB Sonic announcement - Very cool. Smash news is always welcome.
• Sonic Lost World trailer - I'm so burned out on this since it seems like the only thing Gamexplain wants to talk about these days (I swear, half of their more recent videos have to be analysis for this game, and they're not even a Nintendo exclusive news channel), so yawn.
• Skylanders trailer - yawn
• Assassin's Creed IV trailer - Looking cool, but nothing new.
• Batman Arkham Origins: Blackgate trailer - Same as above.
• Bravely Default trailer - Very awesome looking. Really anticipating it, and I don't seem to mind the English VAs.
• AA:DD trailer & demo - Looking pretty cool. Will DL the demo later.
• ALBW trailer - Looking very nice. My most anticipated game this year.
• Kirby 3DS trailer - A true surprise, and I got really hyped.

I know I seemed harsh in spots, but the good parts were very good, and I think it was a great ND.

I don't have a 3DS at the moment (I was kinda forced to lend it to the missus cos she's a huge Layton fan and she didn't have the money to get one of her own) so the 3DS news don't interest me much. However, I liked the WiiU stuff I have seen.

Super Mario 3D World - I was really disappointed when it got announced because it didn't look like an improvement over anything in the 3D Mario serie...actually it looked like a step backwards compared with the excellence of the Galaxy serie. But what they have shown during this direct was good and maybe the game has enough ideas in it to justify its existence. Not exactly "excited" about it, but I'm glad it's shaping up rather nicely.

Tropical Freeze delay - this is one of those titles I'm really interested in, and I'm happy it gets delayed because me wallet needs a bit of a rest.

Mario & Sonic Winter Olympics - not really interested in it, but I'm happy WiiU is getting a first party title with such a strong emphasis on online multiplaying. I can see it selling well with the younger audience.

Sonic in Super Smash Bros - nothing new under the sun, no?!

Sonic Lost World - I'm happy if Sega does Sonic justice but I'm not interested in the slightest in this game. And it didn't look that fun to me to be honest.

Assassin's Creed, Batman et al - nothing to die for, but it's nice to see a Nintendo console getting these kind of games...they are important to build a library on par with the competition.

Pikmin 3 DLC - very excited about this. Loved the game and loved the Mission Mode, so extra content is definitely welcome.

Wii Party U - it's not a bad game is it?! Again, something I'm not going to get, but I can see it could be of potential interest to the general audience, so it's welcome.

Mario is looking better, but I'd like to see more footage of the large open areas.

Sonic in Smash Bros. is ok.

Kirby game looks underwhelming, considering what the 3DS is capable of.

Thinking beyond here, if this direct was all about the games coming out BEFORE 2014, what will the next one be about?